Edo is a state in southern Nigeria that was created in 1991 from the former Bendel State The capital and largest city of Edo State is Benin City, which was the center of the ancient Benin Empire The state has a population of about 4.8 million people as of 2022, and covers an area of…

The 31 LGAs (Local Government Areas) of Akwa Ibom State are: Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Cross River, Rivers, Abia, Ebonyi states and the Atlantic Ocean. It was created in 1987 from Cross River State and has 31 local government areas. It  has a…

The Akwa Ibom State Coat of Arms is a representation of the peoples’ heritage. The lion design with a crown on its head represents courage, boldness, dignity and authority, and the soaring heights of greatness we aspire to achieve, embracing us with abundant natural resources. Emblazoned with the motto “Land of Promise,” our coat of…

The Coat of Arms Akwa Ibom State comprises Lion, Palm Tree , Tusk, Green Grass, Sea with Fish and Crab, Shield, Cross , Oil Rig, Manilas and Cowries, and the Woven Cord. The lion design with a crown on its head represents courage, boldness, dignity and authority, and the soaring heights of greatness we aspire…

The flag of Akwa Ibom State has 3 colours: Orange, white and green. The white colour is in the form of arrow. Its vibrant orange and green stripes embody our land’s fertility and lushness, while the white stripe represents peace and harmony. Displaying the nature of excellence and prosperity, our flag reminds us of our…

The Akwa Ibom State Flag is a colorful canvas that unites Akwa Ibom people under one common identity. Its vibrant orange and green stripes embody our land’s fertility and lushness, while the white stripe represents peace and harmony. Displaying the nature of excellence and prosperity, our flag reminds us of our collective commitment to progress…

The Anthem of Akwa Ibom State Stanza One Let Us Rise, Akwa Ibom StateTo The Faith Of GreatnessO Akwa Abasi Ibom,Let Our Dreams Be Ever OneRise Beyond EthnicityBuild With Love, ‘our Promised Land’Forward Ever! Backward Never!Serve The Land In Unity And Love Stanza Two God of mercy hear our plea,make our land a place to…

Anthem of Akwa Ibom State Stanza One Let Us Rise, Akwa Ibom StateTo The Faith Of GreatnessO Akwa Abasi Ibom,Let Our Dreams Be Ever OneRise Beyond EthnicityBuild With Love, ‘our Promised Land’Forward Ever! Backward Never!Serve The Land In Unity And Love Stanza Two God of mercy hear our plea,make our land a place to be,Let…

List of previous Governors and their tenures in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Cross River, Rivers, Abia, Ebonyi states and the Atlantic Ocean. It was created in 1987 from Cross River State and has 31 local government areas. It  has…

Principal Officers of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly RT. HON. ANIEKAN ETIM BASSEY THE SPEAKER The presides over the affairs of the House and guides the proceedings as an unbiased umpire. Among other things, he preserves the Standing Orders and Rules of the House, controls the House as stipulated in the Rules of debate,…